Thirst

A Himalayan trek is a metaphor for life itself. On a trek we are searching for a majestic peak or high plateau, a beautiful stream or waterfall, or a shrine or monastery. The destination or goal serves to quench our thirst, our desire. It provides a short respite from the rigors of the trail, a brief "One Night's Shelter." Then we have to descend, move on. We cannot stay there.

I am not dreaming This is a real day, a beautiful one.Do we want to return to the pastand play hide-and-seek?We are here today,and we will be here tomorrow.This is true. Come, you are thirsty. We can walk togetherto the spring of fresh water.